We’ve got some exciting news from the bee yard: we’ve received a new Buckfast breeder...
Meet Buckfast Breeder 29: Our New Queen for Raising F1 Buckfast Queens
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Winburn Willingham
Over 16 years of passionate beekeeping experience.
A Visit to Buckfast Denmark
One of the highlights of my trip to Copenhagen for Apimondia 2025 was an excursion to Zealand, Denmark – the home of Buckfast Denmark. Here we met with Keld Brandstrup and Mogens Mundt, the principals of the company, to observe and discuss Buckfast Breeding.
New Buckfast Breeder Queen
Adding a new Buckfast Breeder Queen to our existing line is an exciting opportunity to enhance and improve our genetics. We received our new Buckfast Breeder on June 6th 2025.
Instrumental Insemination Lab Equipment
Instrumental insemination of honey bee queens requires specialized equipment to ensure precision and accuracy. In this article, we discuss the required lab equipment to operate a successful queen breeding operation.
What is VSH in Honey Bees?
Resistance to varroa mites is a valuable trait for beekeepers and can contribute to the overall health and survival of honeybee colonies. Read on to discover how VSH works.
Buckfast Breeding Principles
In this post, we will explore the importance of following Buckfast Breeding principles and how they can contribute to the success of beekeeping and honey production.